6 super-luxe gifts for those who have everything
Looking to go all-out on a loved one's gift this year? Here are some presents that will really make a statement.
1. Classic Ford Bronco ($125,000)
Maybe the only SUV that can make a statement in 2016 is a six-figure vintage SUV. A 1960s Bronco overhauled by Ohio refurbisher Bryan Rood looks like an original but is far safer and more dependable to drive. Buy it at ClassicFordBroncos.com.
2. Antique Gown Holder ($9,800)
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A treasure found among the possessions of King Farouk of Egypt, this 19th-century gown holder is made of gold and embellished with diamonds. It’s designed to dangle from a ring finger, and its diamond band can be detached to be worn separately. Buy it at Eleuteri.
3. Judith Leiber Balloon Clutch ($4,995)
Judith Leiber has specialized in conversation-starting clutches since Mamie Eisenhower was a client. The fashion house’s new balloon bag is encrusted with crystals and lined with lambskin. Buy it at Nieman Marcus.
4. An oyster subscription ($1,000 for 12 months)
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Any bivalve fanatic would appreciate a mail-order box of 50 oysters delivered fresh from Duxbury, Massachusetts. A one-year subscription to Island Creek Oyster’s oyster-of-the-month club multiplies both the cost and the pleasure. Buy it at Island Creek Oysters.
5. Aldous Bertram Dollhouse (from $9,500)
Palm Beach decorator Aldous Bertram custom builds and furnishes dollhouses that are sold at Harrod’s in London. The Georgian-style mansion shown here is filled with detailed miniatures, including antique framed prints. Buy it at Aldous Bertram.
6. Brackish Feather Bow Tie ($195)
What better way to peacock around town than with a bow tie handmade with dozens of peacock or pheasant plumes? Each tie comes in a wooden box. Buy it at Brackish.
Editor's note: Every week The Week's editors survey product reviews and articles in websites, newspapers, and magazines, to find cool and useful new items we think you'll like. We're now making it easier to purchase these selections through affiliate partnerships with certain retailers. The Week may get a share of the revenue from these purchases.